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The use of plastic for making bassoon bodies presents both advantages and problems. There have been essentially three types of plastic bassoons made on a production basis: Fox, Linton and Selmer. The ... [more]

This article is intended to provide basic advice for otherwise experienced woodwind repairers who arefaced with the unfamiliar task of working on a contrabassoon. These instruments are not common. ... [more]

The maple body of a bassoon requires oiling in order to work properly. A bassoon made of completelydry, unoiled maple would play terribly; oiling it would immediately make it play well. Older ... [more]

The bassoon is a large instrument and persons with small hands can have difficulties playing on it.There are several modifications that can aid in the playing of the bassoon for such persons....[p ... [more]

One of the first tests that should be done on any bassoon work is to check the u-tube system. The utube system is often the source of significant leaks. Understanding the various ways u-tubes are ... [more]

One of the first problems with these simple items is naming them. They are variously called, pins, action pins, action rods, push pins, and those are just a few of the simple names. Some attempts at ... [more]

The C'/D' Trill Key was developed by Wilhelm Heckel in 1880. In its earliest form it functioned onlyfor trilling between C' and D'. Heckel soon realized that this key could also benefit the high B ... [more]

There are two important points that should be understood by anyone reading this information:This information comes from Chip Owen—not Fox ProductsThis information is based on my experience as ... [more]